Qatar Earns First World Cup Point With 1-1 Draw Against Switzerland
Qatar earned its first ever World Cup point with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Switzerland took the lead through a penalty kick by Breel Embolo in the 17th minute. Qatar equalized in stoppage time, though accounts differ on who scored the goal.
Qatar earned its first ever World Cup point with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Switzerland took the lead in the 17th minute when Breel Embolo scored from a penalty kick. Qatar equalized in stoppage time. Accounts differ on the scorer: one source, alarabiya, reported the goal was an own goal by Miro Muheim; three other sources attributed the goal to Boualem Khoukhi. Switzerland recorded 26 shots during the match. Qatar players celebrated the equalizer. Switzerland’s failure to convert chances concerns their coach and affects their knockout prospects.
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